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Warren Buffett

CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Cl A)

$137.7B

Warren Buffett, often hailed as the "Oracle of Omaha," stands as one of the most accomplished investors in history. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett has defied conventional investment wisdom to build a personal fortune exceeding $60 billion.

As the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett oversees a diverse portfolio of companies, including Geico, Duracell, and Dairy Queen.

With a knack for financial matters evident from a young age, Buffett bought his first stock at 11 and filed taxes at 13.

Committed to philanthropy, Buffett pledged to donate over 99% of his wealth, having already given more than $56 billion to causes through the Gates Foundation and his children's foundations.

In collaboration with Bill Gates, Buffett initiated the Giving Pledge in 2010, encouraging fellow billionaires to commit a substantial portion of their wealth to charitable endeavors.

Buffett maintains a modest lifestyle, residing in the same Omaha home he purchased in 1958 for $31,500.

During the subprime mortgage crisis, Buffett's strategic investments in companies like Goldman Sachs, General Electric, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation proved lucrative, underscoring his astute investment acumen.